John Clark Motor Group (JCMG) has reported turnover of £1.065 billion for 2025, marking the third consecutive year the dealer group has exceeded £1bn.
Accounts filed at Companies House show pre-tax profit fell to £12.9m from £19m in 2024, while EBITDA declined to £28.3m from £33.7m. Net assets increased to £126m, with cash at bank rising to £21.9m.
Chris Clark, group managing director of John Clark Motor Group, said: “I could not be prouder of our team. 2025 threw a great deal at us: a tough economy, falling used car values, and the cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover, which hit vehicle supply to our Land Rover customers just as the busy September registration plate-change period got under way.
“Through all of it, our people stayed focused on our customers. They kept our workshops and showrooms running, and they welcomed new colleagues and new brands into the family.
“To stay above £1 billion in turnover and to strengthen our balance sheet again in those circumstances is a credit to every one of them. We head into the balance of 2026 with confidence and momentum.”
Trading was affected by higher employer National Insurance costs, technician recruitment and retention pressures, falling used car values and the cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover’s IT systems.
Despite these challenges, aftersales revenue increased 6% to £110.4m, while used vehicle sales remained broadly stable at 19,475 units. New vehicle sales fell 5% to 14,641.
JCMG expanded its network during the year, acquiring Hawco & Sons in October 2025. The dealer group added six franchises across VW, Audi, Skoda and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
The group also opened three BYD dealerships in Aberdeen, Dundee and Inverness, alongside three Geely franchises in Edinburgh, Stirling and Dundee. Two Changan franchises opened in Edinburgh and Stirling in 2026.
Investment continues in new and refurbished Land Rover sites in Stirling and Perth, alongside further network development.
The group has also bought a freehold site in Aberdeen for in-house vehicle storage.
It continues to explore how technology, including artificial intelligence, can make its processes more efficient.
